So, what time is spent checking them out, the due diligence, or is it really at a more basic KISS method level?

I luv to recruit bird dogs, my favorite method, they find and bring the deals to me, and I pay them $2,000I specialize in flipping the worst of the worst, houses that most people say shud be tore down.

If the normal methods of renting aren't working, the owner and I will discuss a change in game plan and figure out why we are not able to get the property rented. 

You might be able to ask the Appraiser to SHOW you a similar comp, but if they can't, THEN question their methods.  

The other option is that the investors would own interests in the limited partnership or LLC, which would itself own the note and be listed as lender on documentation.If the fractional interests method is chosen, an argument can be made (growing weaker every year) that the investment is not subject to securities laws because loans are excluded from Federal securities regulation in some regulations.  

IRS issued a notice of deficiency claiming that Hillman could not utilize this method under IRC

My confusion lies in the varying information concerning the rates, states, and methods of forming an LLC.  

You have been so methodical and consistent every week for 138 weeks.

We also used Zillow, as these two methods hit different websites.

Seek competent advice from someone who has actually used these methods successfully.Best of luck,RL